Patient's question:
A familiar acquaintance, she has hereditary systemic lupus erythematosus, a disease she has had since birth. It has always been a source of great distress for her. Recently, she has been particularly eager to dye and perm her hair. Can people with systemic lupus erythematosus dye their hair? Will perming cause multiple symptoms to appear later?Doctor's answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a disease of the immune system, primarily caused by autoantibodies. Treating this disease typically involves the use of hormones or immunosuppressants. It is not recommended to dye hair, as dyeing is already very damaging to hair, and some people may also be allergic to hair dyes. Hair dyes can easily contain carcinogens, so from a health perspective, it is not advisable to dye hair.